How to Save Bookmarks in Google

Do you use more than one different computer at home or at the office?
Do you wish there was a way to take all of your favorites and bookmarks with you from your Web browser? Read this quick guide to get you on your way to using Google to help manage and save your favorites.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Internet
• Web browser
• Google
• Bookmarks or Favorites you wish to save in your browser
• Free Google account

1. 
   Google account screen snapshot.

   Go to the Google website. If you already have a Google account, enter your username and password when prompted. Click the link in the Resources section below to get to the account page. If you do not have an account, you can sign up there.

2. If you have downloaded the Google toolbar, there may be a bookmarks choice located within it. There is a star located next to it. Click on this. Otherwise, click on "Google" and type in "Google Bookmarks."

3. To save a bookmark, be sure you are on the website you wish to add to your favorites. Then click the "bookmarks" shortcut or icon on the Google toolbar. You can also manage your bookmarks using "manage bookmarks," especially if the sites start getting too numerous.

4. Click the black drop down arrow on the right side of the bookmarks choice to view of your bookmarks. Each time you sign in to Google, you will have these choices, regardless of the computer you are on. Do not forget to sign into Google and then save any bookmarks there as well as in your Web browser. This will be an invaluable tool and you may never lose a favorite again!

Tips & Warnings

• Do not be afraid to try this process a few times if it does not work.
• Do not download the Google toolbar at work unless you have permission. You may use it if it is already on there, but be sure to sign out for security reasons when you are finished.

Resources

• Click to get to your Google account page.

[KatYares]

on 1/28/2008 Not only do I have google bookmarks, I also have yahoo. I tend to use one for business links and one for personal favorites. Between the two, no matter how many times I crash, I can always get back to my favorite sites.

[Ceile]

on 1/8/2008 I've had the Google toolbar for awhile, but haven't really paid attention to it (doh!) - thanks for this great article! Now, no matter where I am, I can save my favorites!

[MidniteWriter]

on 1/8/2008 I like it because it's a backup to my backup! Thanks, Grouch!

[grouch]

on 1/8/2008 This is so nice. I use it for work because I have tons of links I have to have to do my job. Then I set my homepage to it. Oh well now if the IT department decides to "fix" my computer for me.